‘Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld:’ A Book Review
Paul Kidby has helped bring Terry Pratchett’s Discworld alive for many years. This excellent book shows us the process behind the art.
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Author: Robin Brooks
Dad of boys, player of games, and reader of books. GeekDad and one half of Agents of Sigmar. Prone to starting things I can't fin
November 2024 Book Preview!
Another pile of books for November. Some dark reads for dark nights and some cosy ones to bring some warmth.
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October 2024 Book Review Roundup!
My October 2024 Book Reviews feature 3 excellent children’s books, a romantasy with 3 warring races, and the excellent ‘Chain-Gang All-Stars.’
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‘A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders:’ A Book Review
‘A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders’ is a fascinating look at history through the ways in which we define our boundaries.
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‘Darkome’ by Hannu Rajaniemi: A Book Review
Darkome’ by Hannu Rajaniemi is a science-heavy novel. It’s a complex thriller set against a backdrop of mRNA vaccines and gene manipulation.
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‘Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide’ — A Book Review
‘Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide’ is a glorious pictorial reference of the armies and units found in Games Workshop’s iconic universe.
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‘Spooky Celebrations Around the World’ — A Book Review
‘Spooky Celebrations Around the World’ is a beautifully illustrated whistle-stop tour of the globe’s curious and eerie traditions.
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‘Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman’ A Book Review
‘The Cinderman’ is the first ‘Spooksmiths Investigates’ novel. A spooky tale in which two children try to free their town from an evil spirit.
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‘Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World’ — A Book Review
‘Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World’ is a vibrant explainer for seven everyday inventions that we all take for granted.
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‘Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull:’ A Book Review
‘Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull’ by Martin Howard is a spooky middle-grade story with some great characters, including the titular wisecracking Maggoty Skull.
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October 2024 Book Preview!
Another month, another pile of books. What literary treats do I have in store for the spooky season? Find out in my October 2024 Book Preview.
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‘What on Earth! Magazine’ — October 2024
October’s ‘What on Earth! Magazine’ turns spooky, looking at spiders, monsters, and a vampire-inspired bookmark!
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September 2024 Book Review Roundup!
My September 2024 Book Reviews took on a dystopian feel, not least in a Pulitzer-winning novel about the aftermath of Vietnam.
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‘The Land of the Living and the Dead:’ A Book Review
Irish historical fantasy at its best.
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‘Astrophysics for Supervillains’ — A Book Review
‘Astrophysics for Supervillains’ succeeds in the impossible: complex astrophysics made accessible and extremely funny.
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‘Amazing Space’ — A Book Review
‘Amazing Space’ looks at the Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe beyond. It’s a one-stop shop for budding astronomers!
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‘How Technology Works’ — A Book Review
Ever wondered how the objects around you function? How our infrastructure links together? Find out in DK’s excellent ‘How Technology Works.’
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Book Review: ‘The Children’s Book of the Future’
DK’s ‘Children’s Book of the Future’ is an inspirational view of humanity’s future. Will this science fiction become science fact?
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September 2024 Book Preview!
I’m still playing catch-up, and a quarter of September will have already passed by the time you’re reading this.
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‘What on Earth!’ Magazine – September 2024
September’s ‘What on Earth! Magazine’ blasts into the history of space travel as well as delivering a multiude of great facts and fun puzzles!
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August 2024 Book Review Roundup!
A bumper month of summer for August’s book review roundup – Paul Lynch’s ‘Prophet Song’ being an absolute “must-read.”
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‘How to Launch a Tech Start-Up’ — A Book Review
There can’t be many books that capture the essence of GeekDad more than Nosy Crow’s ‘How to Launch a Tech Start-Up.’
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‘The Beanstalk Murder’ by P.G. Bell: A Book Review
A murder mystery in a fairy tale universe? Sign me up! P.G. Bell starts an excellent children’s crime series with ‘The Beanstalk Murder.’
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‘Lake of Darkness’ by Adam Roberts A Book Review
Adam Robert’s latest novel ‘Lake of Darkness’ is a hard science fiction novel that contemplates black holes and the nature of Good and Evil.
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‘100 Things to Know About Sport’ — A Book Review
‘100 Things to Know About Sport’ is an engaging, fact-filled book perfect for children who have been fired up by the Paris Olympics.
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August 2024 Book Preview
The sun is (finally) shining in the UK and here is Robin’s August 2025 Book Preview! Is it too dystopian for the beach?
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July 2024 Book Review Roundup!
Lots of great books for my July 2024 Book Review. A Literary great, a dystopian horror and a surefire contender for my book of the year!
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‘Navola’ by Paolo Bacigalupi: A Book Review
‘Navola’ by Paolo Bacigalupi is a dense slow-burning fantasy novel filled Machiavellian treachery. A rich, complex, and rewarding read.
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‘Shipwrecked’ by Jenny Pearson: A Book Review
Sebastian and three friends are marooned on a desert island. ‘Shipwrecked’ is the hilarious tale of how they survive.
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‘The Boy to Beat the Gods’ — A Book Review
Drawing on the Yoruba Pantheon of Orishas, middle-grade read ‘The Boy to Beat the Gods’ delivers a rich narrative of friendship and heroics.
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